Because of the number of financial aid programs available, students should be able to find a program according to their needs. We will assist you as much as possible to meet your financial needs. The following are a number of general service and special scholarships which are available to qualified students. University Scholarships Academic Scholarships  Full - to be considered for a Full Scholarship the applicant must present a composite ACT score of 24 or above or its equivalence on the SAT and a 3.00 or better High School cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale.  This scholarship is renewable each year provided the student maintains a 3.50 or above cumulative average.  This scholarship covers room, board, tuition, fees, and $350.00 book allowance.  The recipient of this scholarship must be a first time freshman.  Scholarship will not cover out-of-state fees. Partial - to be considered for a Partial Scholarship the applicant must present a composite ACT score of 22 or 23 or its equivalence on the SAT with a 3.00 or above GPA.  This scholarship is renewable each year provided the student maintains a 3.00 or above cumulative average.  This scholarship covers tuition and fees and provides an additional $150.00 for books.  The recipient of this scholarship must be a first time freshman.  Scholarship will not cover out-of-state fees. Community College Transfer Graduates Scholarships - to be considered for the Community College Transfer Graduate Scholarship the applicant must present an academic transcript with an overall GPA of 3.30 or above on a 4.00 scale.  This full scholarship is renewable each year provided the student maintains a 3.00 or above average on a 4.00 scale.  The recipient of this scholarship must have an Associate of Arts Degree.  This scholarship will not cover out-of-state fees.  Diversity Scholarships Full - same as Full Academic Scholarship, but is for non-black students only (intended to increase Caucasian enrollment). Partial - same as Partial Academic Scholarship, but is for non-black students only (intended to increase Caucasian enrollment).   PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT (601) 877-6148 OR ebarnes@alcorn.edu FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ABOVE SCHOLARSHIPS.                                   Service Scholarships  Service Scholarships are available from specific programs on campus and are awarded by the specific program involved. Music Scholarships and Band Grants: The university awards scholarships for students majoring in music providing they meet the criteria of the Department of Fine Arts. Band grants are awarded to students participating in marching band and meeting the criteria of the band program.  Athletic Scholarships: Numerous scholarships are available to athletes through the Department of Athletics. These scholarships are awarded based upon NCAA/SWAC regulations and criteria of the Department of Athletics.  Army ROTC Scholarships: The Army awards scholarships to students involved in the Army ROTC program on campus. They are available on a four, three, and two-year basis. The scholarship pays tuition, books, lab fees, selected academic expenses and $1,000 a year. The student will be commissioned as an Army officer upon receipt of the bachelor's degree.  ASU Foundation, Inc. Scholarships  The Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc. administers a number of endowed scholarships, many of which have been established by family and friends in memory of beloved Alcornites or by faculty members. Students both graduate and undergraduate are able to apply based on the criteria for selection by the appropriate scholarship committee.  USDA/1890 National Scholarship Program The USDA/1890 National Scholars offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University to study agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences. For more information or to complete an application online, CLICK HERE. Other Sources The Future Homemakers of America (FHA) gives several scholarships to female students each year. Students interested may contact local FHA chapters. The Masonic Lodge, together with Alcorn State University, gives a limited number of four-year one-thousand-dollar scholarships to students each year. The various alumni clubs give scholarships and awards to students. The State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation offers assistance to handicapped individuals. Information about this service may be obtained from any county welfare office or from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Financial Aid Office should be contacted for information concerning all available scholarships.